Q Ari, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus is opposing the nomination of
Miguel Estrada to a judgeship on the Federal Court of Appeals. Since
the members of the Hispanic Caucus are all Democrats, is this just
partisan politics?

MR. FLEISCHER: Well, unfortunately, the nominating process for
judges has become increasingly partisan, and the President regrets
that. Miguel Estrada is an outstanding nominee. The President strongly
supports him, and he hopes that he will be passed. This is very
unfortunate, that a group of Democrats have taken this position.